Background
Harper, David Michael was born on February 9, 1953 in Atlanta. Son of Cleveland B. and Mary Ruth Harper.
Harper, David Michael was born on February 9, 1953 in Atlanta. Son of Cleveland B. and Mary Ruth Harper.
Bachelor of Architecture, University Miami, 1974. Graduate in architecture, Museum Modern Art, New York City, 1974.
Supervisor architectural design, Burger King Corporation, Miami, l975-77; assistant to president, director business development, Spillis Candela & Partners, Inc., Coral Gables, Florida, l977-79; Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer, Harper Carreno Inc., Coral Gables, 1979-1993; Chairman of the Board, president, Chief Executive Officer, Harper Partners, Inc., Coral Gables, since 1993. Chairman Dade County Building Code Board to Revise and Oversee Enforcement South Florida Building Code in aftermath of Hurricane Andrew. Visiting committee U. Miami School Architecture.
Founder, president Gardner-Harper Commission, representative to Coral Gables City Communications, 1974. Member Republican National Committee. Chairman state university system advisory committee Office of Capital Programs.
Member State of Florida Advisory Committee Emergency Shelters Educational Facilities. Trustee History Association Southern Florida. Fellow American Institute of Architects (board directors South Florida chapter 1980-1984, national practice management committee since 1988, Design award North Florida central chapter).
Member Coral Gables C. of Chamber (board directors, vice chairman), Greater Miami Chamber of C. (chairman Florida state redevelopment committee), History Museum South Florida.
Married Kathryn Nobles, August 2, 1986. Children: David Michael, Laura Kathryn.